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Past event
22.3 Sat
2025
From 8:00 PM
To 9:15 PM
At
A. M. Qattan Foundation
Ramallah

Guernica - Gaza: Visions from the Centre of the Earth

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ASHTAR Theatre | مسرح عشتار ASHTAR Theatre | مسرح عشتار
‘Guernica, Gaza: Visions from the Center of the Earth’
 
An original production written by Naomi Wallace and Ismail Khalidi and produced by ASHTAR Theatre during the genocidal war on Gaza since 2023.

Performance Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ticket Price: 30 NIS (via Tzkrti website or at the door)
Venue: A. M. Qattan Foundation, 27 An-Nahda Street, 90606 Ramallah, Palestine
 
Inspired by the famous Picasso's painting 'Guernica', the play features five seemingly detached yet connected characters who come out of a 'hellscape' of war.
 
The play, with its hallucinatory direction, delves into the effect of genocidal war on its victims and witnesses. It explores themes of loss, hope, resilience and resistance and the dehumanization of Palestinians.
 
“Today or tomorrow. Always Gaza.”
 
Written by:
Naomi Wallace and Ismail Khalidi
 
Directed by:
Émile Saba

Produced by: ASHTAR Theater 2023 - 2025
Starring: Tamer Tafesh, David Tannous, Sasha Asbah, Fadi Murad, Norsan Qawasmeh
Assistant Director and Performance Coordination: Hadeel Khaled
Movement and Sound: Konrad Suder Chatterjee
Visuals, Set Design, and Lighting: Yasmeen Omari
Sound Design: Motasem Siam
Stage Manager and Technical Director: Mohamed Ali
Visual Material Illustration: Amal Al-Nakhala
Assistant Stage Manager: Joud Abu Obeid
Research and Introductory Video Production: Nada Khawaja
Costume Supervisor: Hala Salibi
Producer: Iman Aoun
Poster Design: Salah Soumair
Script Translation: Alice S. Yusuf
Merchandise Design: Khaled Ladadwa
Communications and Production Manager: Konrad Suder Chatterjee

Supported by AFAC, the Spanish Consulate Jerusalem, GlobalGiving, and A.M. Qattan Foundation ‘Masahaat Project’ 
 
Many thanks to individual supporters from the Friends of ASHTAR Theatre.

Guernica - Gaza: Visions from the Centre of the Earth

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ASHTAR Theatre | مسرح عشتار

Founded in 1991 in Ramallah, Palestine, ASHTAR Theatre is a leading cultural institution using theatre for social change, education, and artistic expression. Co-founded by Iman Aoun and Edward Muallem, it empowers individuals, amplifies marginalized voices, and promotes freedom of expression.ASHTAR is globally known for its innovative "Theatre of the Oppressed" approach, addressing social and political issues. Its acclaimed project, The Gaza Monologues, shares testimonies from young Palestinians and has been performed in over 62 countries.The theatre offers training in acting and directing, psycho-social drama workshops, and hosts international festivals, fostering cultural exchange and dialogue. ASHTAR remains a symbol of cultural resistance, inspiring artists to envision a just and liberated future through performance.

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